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Ernest R. "Corky" Kresen

Ernest Kresen Obituary

Kresen, Ernest "Corky" R. age 53, U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, late of Oak Lawn, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 10, 2002, Junior Vice Commander of the Argo-Summit American Legion Post 0735, member of the German American Police Association and Cook County Correctional Officer for 28 years, beloved son of late Ernest F. (late Beatrice nee Heffern) Kresen, cherished husband of late Nancy (nee Holda), devoted father of Eric Kresen, loving brother of Karen (John) Ziegler, Frank (Kim) Kresen, Kevin (Sandy) Kresen, Ellen (Steve) Blum and Amanda (Jim) Barclay, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lying- in-state Monday, December 16, 2002, at 9 a.m., until time of service 10 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4660 W. 94th St., Oak Lawn. Interment St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Hodgkins. Visitation Sunday, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m., at the Edgar Funeral Home, 10900 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn. 708-423-1600 or 773- 237-0876 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 2002.

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Mandy Barclay

January 10, 2003

Cork,



One month today. I swear, at times I can feel my heart breaking.



I miss you.



BoBo

Michael Fox

December 16, 2002

To The Kresen Family,



My deepest sympathies to all of you. Corky will be dearly missed.



Your all in my heart.

John W. Smith

December 16, 2002

Dear Eric, your Father will be missed by many as you will see, but he affected far more than you will ever meet.

I learned a lot from your Dad, on the job and in life. He always had a special way to turn things around no matter what the situation, he was a great insperation to his co-workers.

I will remember him always, mostly I will remember his sense of humor it was unmatched.



My family and I will keep you in our prayers.



JW

Frank Tonkovich

December 14, 2002

Will be sadly missed our old friend. RIP GOD BLESS AND ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.

Chuck Beatty

December 13, 2002

Our deepest condolences on the lose of our cousin.

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